Edward Charles "Eddie" Helms Jr.

Edward Charles Helms, Jr., known fondly Eddie, Hank, or Charlie to those who loved him, passed away unexpectedly on May 22nd, 2024 at the age of 44. Born on April 14th, 1980, in Anthony, KS, Eddie was a lifelong resident of Sumner County. In his 44 years, Eddie lived life to the fullest, embodying the qualities of loyalty, dedication, love, and compassion.
Eddie was born to be on the road and knew from a young age exactly how he wanted to make a living. On his 18th birthday, Eddie earned his CDL license and has been a devoted truck driver since. He drove for the Bebermeyer and Son Trucking Company for the last eight years and has driven for numerous other companies and farms. He loved his job, and his dedication was well-known and admired by his colleagues. When he was not on the road, Eddie enjoyed collecting John Deere tractor figurines and playing an online farming simulator game with his brothers and his buddy, Dale Berry. It was no secret that he was a huge fan of Hank Williams, Jr., so much so that it earned him his nickname "Hank." Eddie was raised and baptized in the Argonia Baptist Church and later attended the Wellington Freewill Baptist Church.
Eddie is survived by his loving mother, Karolyn Lacey, who was a constant beacon and support in his life. Additionally, he is survived by his fiance, Heather Taylor of Argonia, KS; brother, Dusty Helms; brother, Timothy Hinerman and wife Cassie; niece, Brenna Hinerman; nephew, Brixton Hinerman all of Wellington, KS, along with a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins that he was very close with. Eddie had many friends and co-workers that he adored and they felt the same about him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Helms, Sr.
A visitation with his family will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 31st, 2024 at Cornejo Funeral Home, Wellington, KS.
A service to honor and remember Eddie will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at the Wellington Freewill Baptist Church, 802 East 16th Street, Wellington, KS 67152. Interment will follow at the Milan Cemetery, Milan, KS.
Memorial donations can be given in his name and loving memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Contributions can be mailed or left with the family.
We invite you to share your memories, stories, and photos of Eddie on his digital tribute wall at www.cornejofuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Cornejo Funeral Home + Crematory, Wellington, Kansas.